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In conjunction with the celebration of its first full year of production, Signet Solar is releasing its 400W single-junction thin-film module. The TUV-certified module’s volume production began in October 2008 with commercially available equipment. The SJ thin-film module is reported to provide 15% higher output and reduce balance system costs by 7-10%. Signet says its production line is operating at full capacity.

“Our strategy of utilizing proven, commercially available equipment and implementing proprietary technologies has enabled us to quickly bring to market the industry leading price
performance large area modules for utility scale power generation.” said Rajeeva Lahri, CEO
and founder of Signet Solar. “Our first year of production has been a resounding success
with customers and partners who have embraced the usage of our large form factor
modules, translating into a meaningful increase in internal rates of return (IRR) for
investors."